Is this a character in my book or me? Is there even a difference anymore?
Chinese officials violently raid church, detain members
Violent suppression of religion is nothing new in communist countries. This video of China is just another example. What is really horrible is that its now happening in America under new authorities granted to the police under Covid-19 regulations. Ask yourself when we surrendered our freedom of religion as a free people? What a great way to stealthily implement a totalitarian society.
Watch “Understanding China — Free Hong Kong: Revolution of our Time” on YouTube
Origin of the CCP Virus: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle 中共病毒溯源:拼图中缺失的那一块
The Freedom Of Individuals Still Matters – Even If COVID Warriors Say It Doesn’t | Zero Hedge
Back on trail!
My goal is to hike the entire Appalachian Trail so that I write an authentic account of the thru hiker community. If I live this experience for 6 months, it will help create new scenes, characters and plot lines. So, I may not post too many updates. Check out my Instagram account at lostmungo2 and follow me on YouTube at my channel called Bardo Patrol. See down the trail!
Total Surveillance Society In the Hands of A Totalitarian State
Watch “Descent Into Hell: Life of the Chinese Under the Chinese Communist Party | CCP Virus | COVID -19” on YouTube
My long standing opposition to communism is fired up again by this podcast. From solzhenitsyn to the Tibetan Buddhists, to America, A Betrayal, the true evil of the communist party and its secret american allies is at the forefront again with the uncovering of the CCP and its Covid 19 attack on the world
Fear and Loathing in Damascus
Roaming the Roan Highlands
Keeping one step ahead of the authority
Crossing back and forth between State lines either at the mountain ridges or at their gaps is an old fashioned but proven way to evade law enforcement. Working for me (so far).
Hiking into fiction
Having hiked 250 miles of the Appalachian trail, I am living an existence without the normal constraints of time. Days and nights have different rules here. I am learning more and more about the contours of mountains. Their hollows, knobs, balds, timber and ridges are starting to form patterns. Various kinds of timber reveal distinct forests floors. Fleeting images of my characters reveal themselves in the hikers and townspeople I meet. I think I got it right in my first book and this experience will only strengthen the authenticity of my writing in book two. Stay tuned.
Follow me on Instagram at lostmungo2 as I thru hike the Appalachian trail this year.
Watch “Hike from the NOC to Fontana village” on YouTube
Make sure to follow me on YouTube.
My channel is called Bardo Patrol
Down on his luck author spotted on public bench in southern Appalachian trail town.
He was reportedly mumbling about waiting for the Kindred to give him a lift back to the trail.
Walking into the pages of my book
Started my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail on February 14th. Follow my progress on my YouTube channel Bardo Patrol and my Instagram account lostmungo2.
Roll The Dice
Can there really be failure when life is spent in the pursuit of your dreams?
Or, is the act of pursuing a life well lived?
Character Background
Readers of my first book will remember the mysterious Magda who drives the food wagon along the golden path. She was always a gypsy of sorts, someone with intimidating supernatural powers, but a heart of gold. Hiking across Galicia along the camino path I kept seeing the above witch dolls fastened to almost everything it seemed. I did some research and discovered that many locals are very superstitious about such things. Intrigued, I researched more and learned about the most famous witch of Galicia. She survived severe interrogation during the Inquisition and ultimately prevailed (as did most of the accused). In reality, she was a popular natural healer but not above casting an evil eye towards designated targets (for free or profit) which created more than a few enemies. The Catholic church was wise to such animosities and dismissed all charges. What I found particularly interesting is that she subsequently disappeared from history after her ordeal. Nobody seems to know where she went. Being an author, I imagined she transported to the Golden path and became a trail angel in my story. She now uses her supernatural skills to feed, clothe, shelter and protect pilgrims journeying through this other dimension. I got all this from a silly doll affixed to a fence post.